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JCDECAUX SE (DEC.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

EPA:DEC - Euronext Paris - Matif - FR0000077919 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR

17.37  +0.94 (+5.72%)

Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to DEC. DEC was compared to 67 industry peers in the Media industry. There are concerns on the financial health of DEC while its profitability can be described as average. DEC is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination!


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

DEC had positive earnings in the past year.
DEC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: DEC reported negative net income in multiple years.
Each year in the past 5 years DEC had a positive operating cash flow.
DEC.PA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFDEC.PA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 500M -500M 1B

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 2.89%, DEC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.19% of the companies in the same industry.
DEC's Return On Equity of 12.90% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. DEC outperforms 70.15% of its industry peers.
DEC has a Return On Invested Capital (5.94%) which is in line with its industry peers.
DEC had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 2.86%. This is significantly below the industry average of 8.60%.
The 3 year average ROIC (2.86%) for DEC is below the current ROIC(5.94%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.89%
ROE 12.9%
ROIC 5.94%
ROA(3y)1.14%
ROA(5y)0.01%
ROE(3y)5.77%
ROE(5y)-1.74%
ROIC(3y)2.86%
ROIC(5y)N/A
DEC.PA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICDEC.PA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 10 -10 -20 -30

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 7.60%, DEC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.13% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of DEC has remained more or less at the same level.
DEC's Operating Margin of 12.51% is amongst the best of the industry. DEC outperforms 80.60% of its industry peers.
DEC's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
DEC has a Gross Margin of 54.82%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: DEC outperforms 55.22% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of DEC has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 12.51%
PM (TTM) 7.6%
GM 54.82%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y2.86%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y0.48%
GM growth 3Y-7.24%
GM growth 5Y-2.5%
DEC.PA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsDEC.PA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 20 -20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

DEC has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for DEC remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
DEC has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for DEC has been reduced compared to a year ago.
DEC.PA Yearly Shares OutstandingDEC.PA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 50M 100M 150M 200M
DEC.PA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsDEC.PA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.08, we must say that DEC is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
DEC has a Altman-Z score of 1.08. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: DEC outperforms 43.28% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of DEC is 6.34, which is on the high side as it means it would take DEC, 6.34 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
DEC has a Debt to FCF ratio (6.34) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.76 is on the high side and indicates that DEC has dependencies on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.76, DEC is doing worse than 71.64% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.76
Debt/FCF 6.34
Altman-Z 1.08
ROIC/WACC1.3
WACC4.59%
DEC.PA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFDEC.PA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

2.3 Liquidity

DEC has a Current Ratio of 0.95. This is a bad value and indicates that DEC is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
DEC's Current ratio of 0.95 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. DEC outperforms 59.70% of its industry peers.
DEC has a Quick Ratio of 0.95. This is a bad value and indicates that DEC is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of DEC (0.88) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.95
Quick Ratio 0.88
DEC.PA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesDEC.PA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 1B 2B 3B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 44.30% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 1.05% on average over the past years.
Looking at the last year, DEC shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 10.17% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, DEC shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 0.71% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)44.3%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y1.05%
EPS Q2Q%145%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.17%
Revenue growth 3Y16.22%
Revenue growth 5Y0.71%
Sales Q2Q%13.62%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, DEC will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 25.20% on average per year.
DEC is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 6.72% yearly.
EPS Next Y59.23%
EPS Next 2Y35.52%
EPS Next 3Y25.2%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year10.44%
Revenue Next 2Y7.98%
Revenue Next 3Y6.72%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
DEC.PA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesDEC.PA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 1B 2B 3B 4B
DEC.PA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesDEC.PA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0 0.5 -0.5 1

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

DEC is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 14.01.
DEC's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
DEC is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 29.35, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.41, DEC is valued correctly.
DEC's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
DEC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 22.10.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.01
Fwd PE 13.41
DEC.PA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsDEC.PA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

65.67% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DEC, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of DEC indicates a rather cheap valuation: DEC is cheaper than 82.09% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 4.54
EV/EBITDA 5.48
DEC.PA Per share dataDEC.PA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
DEC has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
DEC's earnings are expected to grow with 25.20% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.24
PEG (5Y)13.3
EPS Next 2Y35.52%
EPS Next 3Y25.2%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for DEC!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

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JCDECAUX SE

EPA:DEC (3/7/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

17.37

+0.94 (+5.72%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)03-06 2025-03-06/amc
Earnings (Next)05-06 2025-05-06
Inst Owners17.67%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.03%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.72B
Analysts72.94
Price Target21.55 (24.06%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly Dividend0.58
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.64%
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-3.06%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-6.34%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.03%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.7%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.01
Fwd PE 13.41
P/S 1.06
P/FCF 4.54
P/OCF 3.13
P/B 1.8
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 5.48
EPS(TTM)1.24
EY7.14%
EPS(NY)1.3
Fwd EY7.46%
FCF(TTM)3.82
FCFY22%
OCF(TTM)5.54
OCFY31.91%
SpS16.33
BVpS9.63
TBVpS-1.4
PEG (NY)0.24
PEG (5Y)13.3
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.89%
ROE 12.9%
ROCE 6.99%
ROIC 5.94%
ROICexc 8.23%
ROICexgc 17.23%
OM 12.51%
PM (TTM) 7.6%
GM 54.82%
FCFM 23.41%
ROA(3y)1.14%
ROA(5y)0.01%
ROE(3y)5.77%
ROE(5y)-1.74%
ROIC(3y)2.86%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)3.89%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)7.53%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)3.38%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5Y22.56%
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5Y14.56%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y2.86%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y0.48%
GM growth 3Y-7.24%
GM growth 5Y-2.5%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.38
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.76
Debt/FCF 6.34
Debt/EBITDA 2.8
Cap/Depr 43.16%
Cap/Sales 10.54%
Interest Coverage 2.48
Cash Conversion 91.94%
Profit Quality 307.9%
Current Ratio 0.95
Quick Ratio 0.88
Altman-Z 1.08
F-Score7
WACC4.59%
ROIC/WACC1.3
Cap/Depr(3y)30.13%
Cap/Depr(5y)27.08%
Cap/Sales(3y)9.81%
Cap/Sales(5y)10.14%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)44.3%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y1.05%
EPS Q2Q%145%
EPS Next Y59.23%
EPS Next 2Y35.52%
EPS Next 3Y25.2%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.17%
Revenue growth 3Y16.22%
Revenue growth 5Y0.71%
Sales Q2Q%13.62%
Revenue Next Year10.44%
Revenue Next 2Y7.98%
Revenue Next 3Y6.72%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y24.24%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y3.59%
EBIT Next Year162.07%
EBIT Next 3Y44.36%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-5.02%
FCF growth 3Y2.87%
FCF growth 5Y-4.79%
OCF growth 1Y8.79%
OCF growth 3Y7.44%
OCF growth 5Y-2.36%